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E. I-I. BROWN.

HAMMUGK GANOE.

PatentedrJune `l0, 1884.

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' N'Mirna 'raras EDVVARDH. BROWN, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

HAlVIlVIOCKV-CANOE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 299,951, dated June l0, 1884.

Application tiled August 7, 1883. (No model.) l

To all whom it may concern:

bathing.

According to my invention I arrange a boatvshaped structure or frame, by preference formed double-ended, yand at each end I form or apply an air-chamber, and also at or about the center or amidships on each side I arrange a iloat or chamber attached to the main structure or frame. The iloor of the iloat is con- 4 structed of netting or open wicker-work, a

sides ofthe main structure or frame.

space being left' for the passage of the body of the person using the device. On the sides of the main structure or frame handles or holding means are provided, by means of which the person using the device can support the same while walking or floating with their body protruding through the opening in the netting or floor of the float. In addition to the han dles I can employ a strap or band adapted to pass over the shoulders of the person using the device. To the sides of the main structure or frame I pivot arms or levers supporting an awning capable of being placed in any desired position, so as to shade the face of a bather or swimmer, and also when the device is used as ahammock, as hereinafter described.

When the device is used as a hammock, it is supported by any suitable means attached to rings or loops formed on or affixed to the The side tloats or chambers I prefer to be removable, and held in place adj ustably by means of slotted holding-pieces, through which brackets or standards extending from the sides of the frame pass.

The accompanying drawings form part of this specilication, and illustrate what I consider the best means of carrying out myinvention.

Figure l is a perspective view of my improved device, represented as being carried by a lady into the water, for the purpose of bathing or swimming. Fig. 2 is a side view ofthe same on alarger scale. Fig. 3 is a plan view. Figs. 4, 5, 6, and 7 are detail views of parts.

In each of the Views similar letters of refererence are employed to indicate corresponding parts,wherever they occur.

A represents the main body of my improved device, which is, by preference, formed boatshaped, as shown, and double-ended. At each end I arrange a water-tight compartment or chamber, B, or an equivalent iloat, for the purpose of giving buoyancy to the device in the water.

i C C are additional removable floats arranged on each side of the device at or near the center thereof. The iloats C C are held in position adjustably by means of slotted holdingpieces C C', through which the ends of the brackets or standards CL C2 pass, and C3 C are buttons for the purpose of preventing the accidental removal of the iloats C C.

D is the floor of the float, which I prefer to form of netting or similar open-work, as show-n.

D is an opening for the passage of the body of the person using the device, as shown by Fig. l.

On the sides a co of the main frame A, I apply handles F F or other similar holding means, by the aid of which and a strap or band, G, the person using the device may'readily carry the same from place to place.

H is an awning or shade, which is supported on arms, or levers H H', pivotcd at H2 to the sides a a of the main structure.

I I are rings or loops attached at each side and end of the device, by means of which cords or lines suspended from trees or supports may be attached in such manner as to support the device in position for the same to be used as a hammock.

K is a pillow aiiixed, by preference, in the bow of the device. It may be made of rubber material inllated, or of any other suitable material.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent,

is'- y l. The combination of the frame A, floor D, opening D', air-chambers B, adjustable and detachable floats C, handles F, bandV Gr, and

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pillow K, all being constructed substantiall;T as described, and for the purpose set forth.

2. In a combined hammock and canoe, the combination of the frame A, floor D, opening` 5 D', pillow K, air-chambers B, adjustable and detachable floats C, and rings I, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

3. In a combined hammock and canoe, the combination of the frame A, floor D, opening Io D', pillow K, shade I-I, mounted on supports H', air-chambers B, adjustable and detachable lloats C, rings I, handles F, and band G, all being constructed and adapted to operate substantially as shown and described.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my 15 hand this 8th day of June, 1883.

EDVARD H. BROVN.

Vtnesses:

NVM. M. THOMAS, WM. E. RIoIrARDs. 

